Chronic neck pain

[Just_breathe_1]

I’ve had severe neck pain for a few years now, and nothing is working. I’ve had my entire neck, spine and head looked at - MRI, x-ray, specialists, Physio. I’ve seen everyone and no one can figure it out.

I’m not looking for a diagnosis (as all the specialists I have seen have failed already to provide one), but if anyone has any tips/tricks for reducing the pain that would be much appreciated. Not on any medication for it, and work out at the gym regularly - have a personal trainer, so I am doing the exercises right but nothing is working. Saw a chiropractor once and am not going back - I don’t trust them clicking my neck!

Thanks in advance!

[Madlegs1]

You are right to not let anyone twist or adjust your neck. Too many horror stories.

Can only offer hot pads and plenty of nsaids- ibuprofen - if the kidneys will allow.

Gentle massage should be ok.

There are massage / shiatsu cushions out there- not expensive and worth trying

Good luck.

[Blackwitch]

See if there’s a Bowen Technique therapist near you. I must admit to being very sceptical but I had a headache for about a year which disappeared after one session. Good luck. I hope you find some relief soon.